When Plans Fall Through
I think it's a coping technique when we embark on something new and aren't sure how it will turn out, we make plans.
Tiny House: The Budget
The budget for our tiny house is $31,000. We might end up being over in some categories and under in others, but our goal is to complete the build for $31,000 or less by October 15th.
Lighten Up Already
I try not to take myself too seriously, but I like to do things BIG. I don't usually make small adjustments... Case in point, why make budget cuts to be debt free when you could sell your house and build a tiny house instead?
Change in Plans
Dave Ramsey talks about the basic 5 that you need to cover in your budget before anything else: food, clothing, shelter, transportation and utilities. We were so excited about being debt free that we talked about paying off the student loans with the funds from selling the big house before funding the tiny house project.
Tiny House: The Timeframe
How long can you really live in such a small space as your family and children grow?
Let the Downsizing Begin
The decision to list the house had a few parameters on it. We would take it off the market if it hadn't sold by mid-June since I would be hugely pregnant by that time. We also agreed not to hide all the stuff that couldn't be out during showings. We are planning to downsize anyway, so the extra stuff had to go. It was a long week getting the house ready. We said goodbye to five pieces of furniture, over 200 pieces of clothing, and several household items.